A Polk County man with a history of eluding police led law enforcement on another chase yesterday afternoon, finally ending with the man’s arrest in Independence.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, it started when a person called early Wednesday afternoon to report seeing a red SUV parked at a barn in rural Polk County near Dallas city limits. The caller lived at the location and had been asked by the landlord, who was out of town, to report anyone who was spotted at the barn.

Latty followed. But when he tried to pull the GMC over, the driver instead took off.

The pursuit headed west into Dallas and then back east toward Highway 99W, throughout which the GMC was reaching speeds of more than 100 mph. Latty was joined by other Polk County deputies with Dallas Police taking positions near Monmouth and Independence; the chase continued as the driver entered Monmouth.

Police continued to pursue the GMC as it headed toward the campus of Western Oregon University. Near the university stadium, the GMC’s driver lost control and slammed into a parked vehicle. But the driver accelerated back onto the street, rammed Latty’s patrol vehicle, and sped away.

Latty was not injured in the crash, the sheriff’s office reported, but was unable to continue the chase — so Deputy Gregg Caudill took over, continuing to pursue the GMC along with units from Monmouth Police.

The chase continued into Independence as the GMC, after driving into oncoming traffic, collided with yet another vehicle and continued speeding through town.

The GMC was finally brought to a stop thanks to the successful deployment of spikes by Independence Police, effectively deflating the vehicle’s tires.

Police detained two people who were in the vehicle at approximately 2:45 p.m. — 42-year-old Bradley David Allison of Dallas and a female passenger. Police determined that the woman was an “unwilling participant and victim of Allison’s actions,” and was not charged. Her name was not released.

Allison, however, is well known by area law enforcement as he has a history of eluding police. He was lodged in the Polk County jail on charges of attempting to elude, attempted assault, reckless driving, reckless endangering and failing to perform the duties of a driver. More charges are likely as the investigation continues.

As police continue to investigate the incident, they are asking for witnesses who could help identify additional crimes Allison may have committed. Call (503) 623-9251 if you have any information.